Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit
Published in 1985, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit is a sapphic fiction novel by Jeanette Winterson. The story is set in England. It deals with lesbians, families, teenage girls and Lesbian.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, and 167 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 40 editions across 8 languages.
At about 183 pages, most readers finish it in 3–4 hours.
About Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit
This is the story of Jeanette, adopted and brought up by her mother as one of God's elect. Zealous and passionate, she seems destined for life as a missionary, but then she falls for one of her converts. At sixteen, Jeanette decides to leave the church, her home and her family, for the young woman she loves.
Quick answers
Who wrote Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit?
Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit was written by Jeanette Winterson and first published in 1985.
What genre is Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit?
It is usually shelved as Lesbian & Sapphic Fiction.
How long is Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit?
The median edition has 183 pages, about 3–4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit?
Readers who like it often enjoy Tipping the Velvet, Heather Has Two Mommies and To Love And Be Wise (Inspector Alan Grant #4).
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